Clinical Trials at Dana Farber-Merrimack Valley
As of August 2026, 8 paid clinical trials are recruiting at Dana Farber-Merrimack Valley in Methuen, Massachusetts. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Breast Cancer, Chronic Weight Management and Obesity. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits — most studies also offer study-related medical care at no cost to participants.
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8 clinical trials at Dana Farber-Merrimack Valley
·Clear filters·Evaluating the Addition of Adjuvant Chemotherapy to Ovarian Function Suppression Plus Endocrine Therapy in Premenopausal Patients With pN0-1, ER-Positive/HER2-Negative Breast Cancer and an Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 25
Colon Adjuvant Chemotherapy Based on Evaluation of Residual Disease
Pembrolizumab vs. Observation in People With Triple-negative Breast Cancer Who Had a Pathologic Complete Response After Chemotherapy Plus Pembrolizumab
mFOLFIRINOX Versus mFOLFOX With or Without Nivolumab for the Treatment of Advanced, Unresectable, or Metastatic HER2 Negative Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction, and Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Testing the Addition of the Anti-Cancer Drug Tivozanib to Immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) After Surgery to Remove All Known Sites of Kidney Cancer
Chemotherapy Combined With Immunotherapy Versus Immunotherapy Alone for Older Adults With Stage IIIB-IV Lung Cancer, The ACHIEVE Trial
Targeted Treatment for Metastatic Prostate Cancer, The PREDICT Trial
Common conditions studied in Methuen
- Breast Cancer (3 active studies)
- Chronic Weight Management (2 active studies)
- Obesity (2 active studies)
- Overweight (2 active studies)
- Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (2 active studies)
- Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (1 active study)
Leading research sponsors in Methuen
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Gasherbrum Bio, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Structure Therapeutics
- NRG Oncology
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Frequently asked questions
How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Methuen?
There are approximately 24 recruiting clinical trials in Methuen, Massachusetts listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Methuen pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Methuen compensate participants for their time, travel, and study visits. Compensation varies by sponsor, study phase, and visit requirements — the exact amount is disclosed by the study team during the informed consent process.
Who can participate in a clinical trial in Methuen?
Eligibility depends on the specific study. Each trial defines its own inclusion criteria (age, diagnosis, medical history, prior treatments) and exclusion criteria. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify, depending on the study design.
What conditions are most commonly studied in Methuen?
The most common conditions under active study in Methuen include Breast Cancer (3), Chronic Weight Management (2), Obesity (2), Overweight (2), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Methuen?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Methuen on an ongoing basis. Use the "Healthy volunteers only" filter above to view trials that accept participants without the study's target condition.
How do I enroll in a clinical trial in Methuen?
Click any study title above to see the full study record, including eligibility criteria, visit schedule, and the study team's contact information. Reach out to the central contact or recruiting site directly — they will guide you through screening and informed consent.
Where can I take part in paid clinical trials in Methuen?
Recruiting research sites in Methuen include Dana Farber-Merrimack Valley, ActivMed Practices and Research, Activmed Practices & Research, Llc - Methuen, among others. Each site lists its open studies and contact information on the study record above — call or email the site coordinator to ask about screening for a specific protocol.
What kinds of studies are recruiting in Methuen right now?
The largest active categories in Methuen are Cancer & tumors (17), Diabetes & metabolic (3), Mental health & behavior (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.